The Stone Carver.

Summary

The narrative unfolds as the protagonists traverse a grim landscape filled with corpses, leading them to a vast chamber dominated by four colossal statues of legendary beasts and a sealed coffin. The inscription warns against opening the coffin, hinting at a great calamity. Despite the warning, the Snake Woman, driven by her own motives, opens the coffin, releasing a dark mist that possesses her. The entity within reveals itself as Bai Qi, a notorious figure from history who escaped death by shedding his shell. Bai Qi expresses resentment towards those who sealed him and acknowledges the Lou clan's loyalty. The story blends themes of fear, curiosity, and the consequences of ancient actions.

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